Biography
Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, singer, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. During the 1960s, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. He is considered an entertainment business magnate.
Acted in 25
2020s
- 2021
My Guest is Orson Welles
Movie
2000s
- 2005
Fat Actress
Merv Griffin · 1 episode
- 2004
Alf's Hit Talk Show
TV
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1995
- 1992
1980s
- 1985
Alice in Wonderland
Conductor · 1 episode
- 1983
The Funny Farm
The Voice Of... (Voice)
- 1982
- 1980
One Trick Pony
Acappella Singer
1970s
- 1979
Presenting Susan Anton
TV
- 1976
Two-Minute Warning
Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
- 1972
- 1971
1960s
- 1966
Inside Daisy Clover
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
1950s
- 1954
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Georges Brevert
The Boy from Oklahoma
Steve
- 1953
So This Is Love
Buddy Nash
- 1952
Cattle Town
Governor's secretary
Created 11
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
- 2020
2000s
- 2003
Roda a Roda
Creator
1990s
- 1990
Super Jeopardy!
Creator
Monopoly
Creator
1980s
- 1988
Wheel of Fortune
Creator
- 1984
- 1983
1960s
- 1964
Jeopardy!
Creator
No release date
Koło Fortuny
Creator
Produced 5
2000s
- 2003
1990s
- 1990
Super Jeopardy!
Producer
Monopoly
Producer
1980s
- 1984
- 1983
Wrote 3
Other crew 1
1980s
- 1983
Appearances33
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Game Changers
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
- 2014
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
Self (archive footage)
- 2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2006
- 2003
- 2000
Murder at the Cannes Film Festival
Self
1990s
- 1996
- 1993
1980s
- 1986
Rickles... On the Loose
Self
- 1984
The Lonely Guy
Himself
1970s
- 1979
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
Hello Down There
Himself
- 1968
Will the Real Norman Mailer Please Stand Up?
Self
- 1967
- 1962
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode